Fire Alarm Service Tech

Fire Alarm Service Tech

Location:

Jacksonville, Florida (On-site)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Service Technician responsible for the inspection, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of fire alarm systems and related life safety equipment. This role ensures systems operate in compliance with applicable codes and standards while delivering customer service. This is a key position for a growing team and requires attention to detail in all aspects of system troubleshooting and repair.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair Fire and Life Safety systems, including conventional, addressable, voice systems, complex smoke control, and networked solutions, primarily with Siemens and Notifier technology.
• Use a variety of tools to analyze systems and detect fault conditions.
• Ensure maximum system detection and alarm coverage when effecting repairs.
• Produce repair reports in accordance with NFPA standards for customer acceptance and billing.
• Program systems using laptop computers.
• Ensure Fire Alarm circuit integrity.
• Assist in managing vehicle inventory and repair tools.
• Provide support, guidance, and expertise to other technicians.
• Perform inspections, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems.
• Install, program, and commission fire alarm systems.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• A minimum of two years of service experience in the Fire Life and Safety industry, focusing on fire alarm systems. Experience must be in service, repair, and troubleshooting, not wire pulling.
• Knowledge of current fire alarm systems, including smoke control, graphic user interfaces, and networked solutions, particularly Siemens and Notifier.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Fire Alarm circuit integrity and how to troubleshoot for circuit opens, shorts, and ground conditions.

Skills &

Certifications:

• Ability to program and repair fire alarm systems using a laptop computer.
• Knowledgeable in NFPA 72 code requirements and Article 760 of NFPA 70 (Electrical Code).
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass a full background check and a 10-panel drug test. Medical marijuana will disqualify.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• NICET certifications are preferred.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:
Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.

You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow…